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Hi Ben, Thank you for your question. As you have a slatted base which is giving you problems, I would advise to board the base over with mdf or hardboard to give it a more solid foundation. Please see article attached which gives more detailed advice on what is… Read More
Hi Geraldine & Mike, It sounds like your cheap memory foam mattress is causing you problems. The issue with cheaper memory foam is two fold. Firstly the depth of the layers are usually 1-2cm which become practically useless after the foam has compressed over time. All foams will compress… Read More
Hi Lisa, Thank you for your question. I don’t think you have made a wrong choice. The fact that the mattress-alternatives-comparison-models/” title=”Tempur”>Tempur mattress is all foam will be able to take the undulation of the sprung slats. Ideally though, a flatter surface would have been preferable and so I would… Read More
Hi Steve, Thanks for your question. With our own products we advise that our mattresses can go on to a slatted base as long as the gaps are no bigger than 3″. If they are bigger than 3″ then we advise to place… Read More
Hi Pamela. Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition where any kind of pressure on the body is excruciatingly painful. I would agree with you that in this instance a spring support is not the way to go down. As you have had your Relaxsan mattress for 12 years or so it… Read More
Hi Andrew. Very good question. We started looking at these models back in May and on the face of it the description and specification seemed to be quite impressive particularly when they are described as having “Comfort 7 – Indicates the number of comfort layers within each mattress”. I notice… Read More
Hi Aisha, Thanks for your question. As you mention we always advise against pillowtop mattresses; There are a number of reasons for this but as you yourself have found the fabric completely compresses after a relatively short period of time and once it does there is unfortunately not a… Read More
Hi Leigh, Thank you for your question. Obviously you will know that £300 is not an awfully high budget for a double mattress. Our Origins Reflex 1000 which has firm topper layers retails at £520 for a double mattress. Mattresses in this price range will invariably… Read More
Hi Natalie. First of all The Smeatons are the owners of Healthbeds (much respected) and so I would be inclined to hunt out a retailer who have these mattresses to try out for suitability. The price of a Natural Superior 3000 Mattress is in the region of £550 and in… Read More
Hi Hayley, Thank you for your question. There is nothing wrong with a foam mattress for £120 or so but, it is unlikely it will be able to give you what you require without any form of DIY alterations. In your case I would have recommended you complement this particular… Read More
